Abdominal girth Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

NSG 233 Med Surge 3 Final Exam Questions With Verified Solutions Chest Trauma- Complications - ANS Flail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and co...

Med Surg – Final 2023 During a morning assessment, the nurse observes that a patient displays bulging flanks when supine with the knees flexed. Which action should the nurse take next? a. Measure the patient's abdominal girth b. Auscultate each quadrant of the abdomen for 5 min c. Document the findings d. Notify the charge nurse - ANSWER a. Measure the patient's abdominal girth When a 90-year-old resident in a long-term care facility becomes prog...

A nurse is preparing to mix short-acting and intermediate-acting insulin in one syringe to administer to a client who has type 1 diabetes mellitus. Identify the sequence the nurse should follow. - 1: Draw up the volume of ainsulin from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 2: Inject the volume of air equal to the amount of insulin to withdraw from the intermediate-acting insulin vial. 3: Inject the volume of air equal to the insulin dose form the short-acting insulin vial 4: Withdraw...

Chest Trauma- Complications - ANSWERSFlail chest is frequently a complication of blunt chest trauma, which may occur from a steering wheel injury, motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian or cyclist, a significant fall onto the chest, or an assault with a blunt weapon. As with rib fracture, treatment of flail chest is usually supportive. Management includes providing ventilatory support, clearing secretions from the lungs, and controlling pain. For mild-to-moderate flail chest injuries, the un...

NSG 331 Final Exam Study Guide NSG 331 Final Exam Study Guide If we’re asking for what would you DO make sure it’s an INTERVENTION If we’re asking for what would you CHECK make sure it’s an ASSESSMENT The final exam is considered comprehensive in concepts that overarch the different disorders covered in this course. The following is a list of the modules and specific topics included in this 75-question exam. Please refer to previous study guides from exam 1, 2, 3,...

Med Surg Hesi V2 Questions and Answers Graded A+ Why and what should a pt with diverticulosis eat? High fiber foods(grains, beans, broccoli) and increased fluids Why? will help prevent constipation and to increase fluids which will promote hydration and maintain normal stool consistency and prevent straining What is the priority teaching for a patient recieving radiation? 1. avoid sunlight exposure of the portal site to reduce any further damage to the irradiated skin. 2. The radiation area sho...

ATI PN Fundamentals Proctored Exam ( Version 1 ) 2023) 70 Questions and Verified Answers 1. A nurse is reinforcing information with a client who wishes to complete their advance directives. Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a) “You must have advance directives in place in order to refuse recommended treatment.” b) “An attorney is needed in order for you to name a designee in your health care proxy.” c) “You can decline to have certain medical procedures p...

NR511/ NR 511 Final Exam (New 2024/ 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis & Primary Care Review | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct | A Grade– Chamberlain Folic Acid and B12 Anemia macrocytic normochromic anemias in which the cell size is large and irregular QUESTION Glucose- 6- Phosphate Dehydrogenase Deficiency Answer: •X-linked recessive disorder commonly seen in African American males. It is an enzyme defect that causes episodic hemolytic anemia because o...

CMS MED SURG A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who is to start taking nitroglycerin for chest discomfort with activity. Which of the following medications should the nurse instruct the client to avoid taking within 24 hr of using nitroglycerin? O Atorvastatin O Metformin O Sildenafil O Omeprazole 1) A nurse is caring for a client who has cancer and has a WBC count of 4,000/mm°. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? O Cleanse the client's toothb...

RN Targeted Medical Surgical GASTROINTESTINAL (ATI) Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass A nurse is assessing a client who has peritonitis. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? - Bloody diarrhea - Board-like abdomen - Periumbilical cyanosis - Increased bowel sounds - Correct Answer ️️ -Board-like abdomen Rationale: A board-like , distended abdomen, accompanied by extreme pain and tenderness, is an expected finding for a client who has peritonitis. RATIONALES: ...